Our Mission

At Rue Pinard, we believe that exceptional wines and rare spirits are more than just drinks — they are heirlooms in liquid form. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and elevate these stories, so that every bottle finds its true purpose at the perfect moment: at the table, in the cellar, or back on the market.

Our Values

Authenticity – Every bottle is selected for its provenance, craftsmanship, and soul.

Care & Preservation – We treat each bottle like a work of art — controlling temperature, light, movement, and documentation.

Personal Contact – No anonymous platform: you deal with us directly, as fellow collectors who share your passion.

Flexibility – Drink, collect, or sell whenever you wish — with no lock-ins and complete freedom.

Bonded Storage – Protection and Freedom in One

Bonded storage means your bottles are kept in secure, climate-controlled facilities under customs supervision. As long as a bottle remains ‘in bond,’ you pay no VAT or excise duties — and it stays in pristine, trade-ready condition.

Why This Works for You:

Perfect maturation and value protection for the enthusiast

Tax-efficient and market-ready for the trader

Safe onboarding and digital oversight for the new collector

Bonded storage keeps your bottle safe, liquid, and valuable — until the moment you choose to enjoy or capitalize.

Our History

Rue Pinard was founded in 2012 out of a lifelong fascination of founder Bart Laming. After an unforgettable first sip of Cognac in Hennessy’s cellars (1985), his love expanded from Armagnac to Burgundy, from bourbon to Macallan unicorns. With the arrival of co-founder Hakan Karaca — strategist, whisky connoisseur, and logistics mastermind — Rue Pinard evolved from boutique into a global destination where passion meets precision.

Our Team

Bart Laming – Founder / Collections & Client Relations
Hakan Karaca – Managing Partner / Operations & Vault

Milestones

2012 – Rue Pinard founded

2015 – First international clients in Asia & the U.S.

2018 – Launch of Rue Pinard Vault

2020 – Introduction of proprietary auctions

2023 – 5,000+ bottles under Vault management

2025 – €25M in rare bottles traded

Partnerships

We collaborate with leading domaines, distilleries, private collectors, bonded storage partners, and international trading platforms like Liv-ex — combining authentic sourcing with real-time valuations and global liquidity.

Our Locations

Rue Pinard B.V. – Prinsenbeek, Netherlands

Produvin LLC – Miami & New York, USA

Bonded Hubs – Bordeaux, London, Brussels, Hong Kong

Worldwide delivery or tailored Vault storage.

What Our Clients Say

“Rue Pinard is the only place I both buy and trust to store — it feels like my private cellar, but with better risk management.”
— Marc K., Amsterdam

“In just 18 months, I’ve already taken profits twice on bottles that never left the Vault.”
— Sophie L., Singapore

“Bart and Hakan treat my collection like it’s their own. That’s rarer than any bottle.”
— Philippe D., Brussels